Browsing School of Statistics and Planning (SSP) by Subject "Food security"
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Analysis of Food Security among the Fishing Communities in Uganda: Case Study of Puvungu Parish, Pakwach Town Council, Pakwach District
(Makerere University, 2019)Analysis of food security among the fishing communities is crucial when formulating agricultural policies and support rural people. To understand food security, a study was conducted in Puvungu Parish in Pakwach District ... -
Analysis of the contribution of the tourism sector to the economic growth of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)All over the world, different countries have seen tourism as a vital component to promote economic growth, reduce poverty and improve food security. The sector has several characteristics that highlight it as a driver for ... -
Analysis on the factors affecting food security of small holder farmers in Mbarara District: a case study of Rubindi sub-county Households
(Makerere University, 2022-10)In Uganda, the prevalence of food insecurity is 12% corresponding to 2.6 million people, with the biggest number being children and then women. In sub-Saharan Africa, the number of people suffering from hunger is estimated ... -
Assessing the effect of food security on child health in Oogoria Village, Kumi Sub-county in Kumi District
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Food security is having at all times physical access to sufficient food to meet dietary needs for a productive healthy life. The amount, availability and quality of food affect child’s health. Food insecurity is a ... -
Association between Behavioral Economic Incentives (BEI) and Food Security in Improving Antiretroviral (ARV) Medication Adherence among HIV Positive Patients At Mildmay Clinic in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-08-28)Behavioural economic incentives have successfully improved health behaviours across a wide range of settings. In this study, we investigate the associations in Rewarding Adherence Program (RAP), behavioural economic ... -
Contribution of farmer groups to food security of rural farmers: A case study of Luweero District
(Makerere University, 2015)Today one of the most compelling challenges facing Uganda is the problem of food insecurity. Food insecurity is not only on a steady increase but also wide spread in rural areas majorly attributed to weather changes and ... -
The Effect of Food Insecurity on Household Welfare: Case Study of Katine Sub County Soroti District
(Makerere University, 2019-10-08)The study mainly focused at examining the effect of food insecurity on household welfare in Katine sub county Soroti district. The time scope covered periods between 2009 and 2018. This time range helped to capture periods ... -
The Effect of Household Level Factors on Food Security among the Households: Case Study of Mutungo Village Kampala
(Makerere University, 2018-09-13)This study was undertaken to assess the household level factors and their effects on food security among the households in Mutungo village,Nakawa Division, Kampala district. Differentsampling methods like simple ... -
Factors Affecting Adoption of Napier Grass by Dairy Farmers in Uganda: A Case Study of Nyabushozi County, Kiruhuura Districte University
(Makerere University, 2019-09-13)This study was conducted in Nyabushozi County, Kiruhuura district. The objective of the study was to establish how demographic, economic and institutional factors associated Napier grass adoption by dairy farmers in ... -
Factors affecting food insecurity among smallholder farmers in Lira City Council, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-02)Food insecurity is defined as a lack of consistent access to enough food for every person in a household to live an active and healthy life. This can be a temporary situation for a household or can last a long time. Food ... -
Factors affecting food security among people living in urban areas: a case study of Kikoni, Makerere
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Achieving food security in Africa remains a significant challenge for Uganda and for many developing countries. This study was carried out to investigate factors that affect household food security among people living in ... -
Factors influencing household food security in Angara sub county
(Makerere University, 2019-08)The major food concern of a household is to have something to eat, at all times and basically having enough (in terms of quantity and availability ) to feed the household. This study aimed at understanding factors influencing ... -
Factors that influence food security among rural households of Uganda: a case study of Kamuda Sub-county in Soroti district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This study focused on the factors that influence food security among rural households of Uganda, a case study of Kamuda Sub County in Soroti district. The study was initiated as a result of food insecurity among the rural ... -
Household determinants of food security in rural western Uganda. A case study of Bushenyi district
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The study was about household determinants of food security in Bushenyi District. The main objective of the study was to find out the household determinants of food security. The study was based on secondary data collected ... -
The impact of Covid-19 on food security: a case study of Uganda high frequency phone survey
(Makerere University, 2021-03)The COVID-19 pandemic is a health and human crisis threatening the food security and nutrition of millions of people around the world. Hundreds of millions of people were already suffering from hunger and malnutrition ...